This document discusses chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It defines CINV and notes that 80% of cancer patients experience it. There are different types of CINV including acute, delayed, anticipated, breakthrough and refractory. Risk factors include age, gender, history of motion sickness and type of chemotherapy drugs. The pathogenesis involves the neurotransmitter serotonin and substance P. Treatment involves both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, with drugs that target serotonin and neurokinin-1 receptors, along with corticosteroids.
Definition
âą It isthe one of the most common side
effect of chemotherapy drugs which is
used in treatment of cancer.
âą 80% of the patients with cancer will
experience chemotherapy induced nausea
and vomiting
3.
Types
Acute: Here patientwill experience nausea and vomiting within 24 hours of
chemotherapy
Delayed: Here patient will experience nausea and vomiting after 24 hours
of chemotherapy
Anticipated: Here patient will experience nausea and vomiting before
starting of chemotherapy
Break through: Even after giving prophylactic drugs to prevent
chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, patients will have
episodes of nausea and vomiting, which requires rescue antiemetics
Refractory: Nausea and vomiting occurs when there is a poor response to
multiple antiemetic regimens
4.
Risk factors
âą Lessthan 50 years
âą Females
âą History of motion sickness
âą History of pregnancy related nausea and vomiting
âą Alcohol use
âą Emesis prior to chemotherapy
âą Failure to adhere treatment guidelines
âą Type of antineoplastic regimen
(Drug, Dose, Route, Schedule, Combination drug)
Non Pharmacological Treatment
âąHypnosis
âą Relaxation techniques
âą Acupuncture
âą Music therapy
âą Systemic desensitization
âą Guided imagery
âą Biofeedback
14.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
For high risk of Emesis
Acute CINV Delayed CINV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
Aprepitant
125mg-PO-1
Aprepitant
80mg-PO-1
Aprepitant
80mg-PO-1
-
Dolasetron
100mg-PO-1/
Granisetron
2mg-PO-1
- - -
Dexamethasone
12mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
15.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
For high risk of Emesis
Acute CINV Delayed CINV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
Fosaprepitant
150mg-IV-1
- - -
Dolasetron
100mg-PO-1/
Granisetron
2mg-PO-1
- - -
- Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
16.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
For high risk of Emesis
Acute CINV Delayed CINV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
Rolapitant
180mg-PO-1
- - -
Ondansetron
16-24mg-PO-1
- - -
Dexamethasone
20mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
17.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acute CINV Delayed CINV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
Netupitant
300mg-PO-1
- - -
Palasetron
0.5mg-PO-1
- - -
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
For high risk of Emesis
18.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acute CINV Delayed CINV
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
Netupitant
300mg-PO-1
-
-
Palasetron
0.5mg-PO-1
Dolasetron-100mg-PO/
Granisetron 1-2mg-PO/
Ondansetron-16mg-PO
Dolasetron-100mg-PO/
Granisetron 1-2mg-PO/
Ondansetron-16mg-PO
Dexamethasone
8mg-PO/IV-1
- -
For moderate risk of Emesis
19.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acute CINV
DAY 1
Dexamethasone 12mg-IV/PO-1/
Dolasetron-100mg-PO-1/
Granisetron-1-2mg-PO-1/
Ondansetron-8-16mg-PO-1
For low risk of Emesis
20.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
For minimal risk of Emesis-
No treatment required
Anticipatory CINV
âą Non pharmacological treatment
âą Alprazolam or Lorazepam
Refractory CINV
âą Use different combinations of anti emetics
âą Add rescue anti emetics
21.
Treatment options forChemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting
Breakthrough CINV
Adults
â Prochlorperazine
â Promethazine
â Lorazepam
â Metaclopromide
â Haloperidol
â Dexamethasone
One dose in the evening of day before chemotherapy
Next dose 1-2 hours prior to chemotherapy
Children
â Chlorpromazine
â Lorazepam
â Dexamethasone
22.
Drugs used intreatment of Chemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
Drug Category Mode of action Adverse effects
Aprepitant NK 1 receptor antagonist Antagonises the actions of
substance P/ Neurokinin 1
receptors
ï· Head ache
ï· Asthenia
ï· Anorexia
ï· GI disturbances
ï· Alopecia
Fosaprepitant NK 1 receptor antagonist Antagonises the actions of
substance P/ Neurokinin 1
receptors
ï· Head ache
ï· Asthenia
ï· Anorexia
ï· GI disturbances
ï· Alopecia
Rotapitant NK 1 receptor antagonist Antagonises the actions of
substance P/ Neurokinin 1
receptors
ï· Neutropenia
ï· Loss of appetite
ï· Dizziness
ï· Dyspepsia
ï· Urinary tract
infection
23.
Drugs used intreatment of Chemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
Netupitant NK 1 receptor
antagonist
Antagonises the actions of
substance P/ Neurokinin 1
receptors
ï· Head ache
ï· Asthenia
ï· Dyspepsia
ï· Hepatotoxicity
ï· Erythema
Palanosetron 5 HT3 receptor
antagonist
Antagonises the actions of
serotonin
ï· QT prolongation
ï· Anxiety
ï· GI disturbances
ï· Hyperkaelemia
ï· Hepatotoxicity
Granisetron 5 HT3 receptor
antagonist
Antagonises the actions of
serotonin
ï· Head ache
ï· GI disturbances
ï· Asthenia
ï· Somnolenance
ï· Sedation
24.
Drugs used intreatment of Chemotherapy
induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
Ondansetron 5 HT3 receptor antagonist Antagonises the actions of
serotonin
ï· Head ache
ï· Malaise
ï· Hypoxia
ï· Anxiety
ï· Urinary retention
Dolasetron 5 HT3 receptor antagonist Antagonises the actions of
serotonin
ï· Head ache
ï· Diarrhea
ï· Hypertension
ï· Arrhythmia
ï· GI disturbances
Alprazolam Benzodiazepine Decreased anxiety related to
chemotherapy
ï· Drowsiness
ï· Depression
ï· Head ache
ï· GI disturbances
ï· Dry mouth
Lorazepam Benzodiazepine Decreased anxiety related to
chemotherapy
ï· Sedation
ï· Amnesia
ï· Vertigo
ï· Asthenia
ï· Tremor